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EducationLouisiana House Bill 232 has streamlined the work permit process for minors under 17 by eliminating the need for school systems and parishes to process the paperwork. This new law makes it easier for young workers in Louisiana to obtain employment authorization without school involvement.
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EducationLouisiana has implemented a new law that streamlines the work permit approval process for minors by removing schools and school districts from the procedure. This change simplifies how young workers in the state can obtain authorization to work.
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EducationSOWELA Technical Community College is expanding its Culinary Medicine program by offering it at Fort Polk this fall. The program uniquely combines culinary arts with healthcare education. Registration is now open with limited seating available.
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EducationThe Save Krotz Springs Elementary Group is requesting an investigation into the St. Landry Parish School Board over concerns about financial management and potential school closures. The group has asked Attorney General Liz Murrill and District Attorney Chad Pitre to launch an inquiry into the school board's practices.
Read moreEducationA Krotz Springs parent has asked the district attorney to review the school district's finances following a school closure, citing concerns about a budget deficit. The parent has also filed a public records request for greater transparency into the district's budget, while community leaders begin planning next steps for affected families.
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EducationA new Louisiana state law aimed at strengthening school safety has been enacted with help from student leaders, including Everette Etie from Erath High School in Acadiana. The legislation was developed through the Louisiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council to improve campus security across the state.
Read moreEducationThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette has delayed its payroll system implementation for the second time. The university has pushed back the date when the new payroll changes will take effect.
Read moreEducationAcadiana school districts are preparing for the upcoming school year. The article provides first day dates for local school districts and links to their academic calendars to help families plan ahead.
Read moreEducationThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette has delayed its planned transition from monthly to biweekly payroll schedules until November after receiving significant pushback from faculty. Following a faculty survey and weeks of pressure, most faculty and staff will continue on their current monthly pay schedule through October before the switch takes effect in November.
Read moreEducationThe St. Landry Parish School Board has voted to close Grand Prairie Elementary School as part of a district-wide consolidation plan. Families and community members in the Grand Prairie area are mourning the closure and adjusting to the changes ahead.
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EducationThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette's College of Education & Human Development's Learning Lab has received support from the Pugh Family Foundation. The Learning Lab initiative aims to reimagine learning spaces, evolve the teaching profession, and recruit the next generation of educators.
Read moreEducationCamp Invention provided hundreds of Lafayette Parish students with hands-on STEM learning activities during the summer break. The week-long program offered interactive educational experiences designed to inspire young learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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EducationA state district judge has overruled a temporary restraining order that would have blocked the closure of Krotz Springs Elementary School. The judge sided with the St. Landry Parish School Board's authority to make decisions about the school's future, despite objections from local residents.
Read moreEducationThe Lafayette Parish School Board is facing internal conflict over an insurance consulting contract, with Board President Hannah Mason raising concerns that the contract may have been awarded through insider connections rather than through a fair, competitive process.
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EducationVermilion Parish School District has climbed to sixth place in Louisiana's latest LEAP performance rankings, marking one of its highest placements to date. The achievement reflects significant academic growth across the district and continues a trend of steady improvement under Superintendent Tommy Byler's leadership.
Read moreEducationFamilies at Grolee and Northeast elementary schools in Opelousas have received new school assignments as St. Landry Parish moves forward with its school consolidation and closure plan. The transition represents part of ongoing efforts by the parish to reorganize its educational infrastructure. Parents now know where their students will be attending classes as the district implements these changes.
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EducationLafayette Parish School System is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Superintendent's Advisory Panel. Parents of LPSS students and community members are eligible to apply for this opportunity to have input on school system decisions and direction. The advisory panel provides a way for stakeholders to directly engage with school leadership on matters affecting the district.
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EducationAcadiana school districts have demonstrated consistent improvement in Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) scores for 2026 compared to 2025. Nearly every district in the region showed gains in the standardized test results released Monday, indicating positive progress in student academic performance across local schools.
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EducationLouisiana's students have achieved the highest overall Mastery+ rate in the state's education history, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Department of Education. This milestone represents significant academic progress across Louisiana's education system. The achievement reflects improved student performance on the state's LEAP standardized testing assessment.
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EducationLafayette Parish School System reported strong performance on 2025-26 LEAP assessments, with 43% of students achieving Mastery or above. The district saw growth across Science, Social Studies, and Math across all grade levels, marking what administrators called a 'significant' achievement in student performance.
Read moreEducationLouisiana's Department of Education has released LEAP (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) scores for the 2025-26 school year. The state has provided searchable links allowing parents and community members to look up results for their specific schools and districts.
Read moreEducationA new Opelousas Elementary School has been announced and will open at the former Opelousas Jr. High School campus on South Market Street. The school will serve students from Grolee, Northeast, and Park Vista areas. This expansion is part of efforts by Creswell Middle School to accommodate the student population in the district.
Read moreEducationThe St. Landry Parish School Board voted to close six schools, including Krotz Springs Elementary, in an effort to address an $18 million budget deficit. The decision came during an emotionally charged Wednesday night meeting. The school closures represent a significant cost-cutting measure for the parish's education system.
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EducationThe St. Landry Parish School Board has voted to close seven schools ahead of the new academic year, a decision made during an emotional meeting that will significantly impact students and faculty throughout the parish. The closures are part of broader budget decisions being made by the school district. The announcement comes just weeks before students are set to return to school for the new academic year.
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